as in to shed
to cast (a natural bodily covering or appendage) aside
a soap that promises to help me exfoliate all that dry, flaky skin I've apparently been carrying around
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Recent Examples of exfoliate
The pumpkin powerhouse smoothing and exfoliating lip mask was a personal favorite, lasting for hours on our lips.
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
These medications are up to 20 times stronger than over-the-counter retinols and can increase collagen production, speed up the skin’s natural regeneration process, exfoliate dead skin cells, and reduce acne.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025
A’pieu’s Mint Hair Vinegar is a Korean take on the traditional vinegar rinse, blending mint extract and vinegar to exfoliate the scalp while restoring pH balance and shine.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
When exfoliating, be gentle with your skin and use upward circles to avoid stretching and pulling at your skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
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Rachel McRady, PEOPLE, 18 Oct. 2025
These medications are up to 20 times stronger than over-the-counter retinols and can increase collagen production, speed up the skin’s natural regeneration process, exfoliate dead skin cells, and reduce acne.
—Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 10 Oct. 2025
A’pieu’s Mint Hair Vinegar is a Korean take on the traditional vinegar rinse, blending mint extract and vinegar to exfoliate the scalp while restoring pH balance and shine.
—Sarah Han, Allure, 8 Oct. 2025
When exfoliating, be gentle with your skin and use upward circles to avoid stretching and pulling at your skin.
—Sherri Gordon, Health, 26 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for exfoliate
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Assisting guests to create memorable experiences through the years means Ali has also seen his fair share of requests that shed light on some of the biggest travel mistakes.—
Kristin Braswell,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Oct. 2025
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During his interview with Fox News Digital, Aaron shed some light on his character.—
Ashley Hume , Larry Fink,
FOXNews.com,
25 Oct. 2025
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“Exfoliate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exfoliate. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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